The U.S. Senate has confirmed Paul Atkins as the new Chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).Atkins is known for his deregulatory stance and is expected to introduce a more crypto-friendly approach at the SEC.His confirmation follows debates and comes during a significant period of transition in U.S. financial regulation.Atkins' appointment is seen as a turning point for bitcoin and crypto in the U.S., as the agency redefines its jurisdiction.